Tag Archives: West Sussex County Council

A Mayor for Sussex and Surrey?

Posted on December 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

At a time when Brighton & Hove Council is once again threatening the budget for youth provision in our city, and coming several years after West Sussex took a similar approach, it is encouraging to read that the Mayor of … Continue reading →

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We need accountable Councils

Posted on December 6, 2016 by ianchisnall

During November two charities whose focus is on the needs of trafficked children and reuniting families produced an important report called “Heading back to Harm”. The report encompassed the whole of the United Kingdom and it sought to assess how … Continue reading →

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The referendum we all deserve

Posted on April 17, 2016 by ianchisnall

As Politicians line up to appear on our TV screens to explain how we should vote on 23rd June to satisfy their view of the world or at least of Europe, there are other decisions being taken about parts of our nation which … Continue reading →

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Sussex Fire & Rescue services

Posted on March 19, 2016 by ianchisnall

On Monday 7th March, James Cleverly the MP for Braintree spoke in Parliament about the way in which fire and rescue services in Sussex are organized. He pointed out that “There are also far too many fire authorities in the … Continue reading →

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Southern Powerhouse?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by ianchisnall

Once again as I glanced over social media this morning, the questions about the Northern Powerhouse (or in the case of this image – devolution for the West Midlands) and its viability are being debated. There are major challenges for … Continue reading →

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One job at a time

Posted on January 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

When the Government first introduced the idea of Police and Crime Commissioners, it was a clear attempt to pull together all of the organisational elements of the Criminal Justice System under the political leadership of one person who would in … Continue reading →

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Public servants that need to cooperate

Posted on October 10, 2015 by ianchisnall

In all walks of life the adage that one can choose one’s friends has resonance with our wider behaviour. The people who congregate for cigarettes or who socialise together outside of work do so in part because they enjoy one … Continue reading →

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A bit of perspective

Posted on September 1, 2015 by ianchisnall

Thanks to this article in the Sussex Express newspaper, we know that the leader of the UKIP group in West Sussex is upset at the way in which the EU appears to be spending some of our money. This is not … Continue reading →

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Innocent children deserve better

Posted on January 17, 2014 by ianchisnall

We are letting down significant numbers of young people each year according to Assistant Chief Constable Dawn Copley of Greater Manchester Police. She was speaking in to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Children according to this news report when she … Continue reading →

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Crawley’s Glass Whiteboard

Posted on August 19, 2013 by ianchisnall

If the barrier to an acceptable gender balance in boardrooms and within our Governmental structures is referred to as a glass ceiling, perhaps there is something similar that could be used as a shorthand when it comes to our classrooms? … Continue reading →

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